Full/Closed .: ~ Angel Toast Aesthetics ~ :. Full for now!

Hi everyone!

Round 3 is filled! Thank you so much to everyone who signed up. I'm looking forward to helping you tell your doll's story. ^__^

I will open again in about 4 weeks for the next round.

Love,

~Andy
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If you are interested, please have a look at the commission rules and prices, then fill out the sign-up form below and email it to me: [email protected]
I will then reply to confirm your slot, clear up any questions, and prepare your invoice.

if you are expecting a reply from me but have not received one, please also check your spam/junk mail folders.

As always, thank you all so much for your support!
It is a joy and an honor to help bring your dolls to life, and I appreciate you all so much!! ^_^​

HOW TO SIGN UP ONCE SLOTS ARE OPEN:

If you are interested, please read the Rules page and the Prices page, then send us an email to [email protected] with the following info.

THIS IS NOT YOUR COMMISSION FORM. This is only the signup form.
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1. 1. Your real or preferred name and your username/nickname
   2. What service(s) are you looking for?
   3. How many dolls?
   4. What head size (wig size in inches) are the dolls?
   5. Brand and sculpt
   6. Resin color
   7. Any special markings/tattoos? (please include reference pictures)
   8. Extensive freckles (more than a few over the nose)?
   9. Facial hair? (please include reference pictures)
   10. If it’s a faceup, will you need a previous faceup removed?
   11. If it’s a faceup, will you need eyelashes applied?
   12. Will you provide your own eyelashes?
   13. What is your zip code (or country if not in the US)?
   14. How much insurance (amount in USD) would you like for the way back?
   15. Would you like an express slot ($15 fee per head applies)?​
2. 16. Your paypal address for invoicing​

We will then reply to you to confirm your slot.

♥♥♥~Andy



You can find all info in this thread:

1. Current commission slots progress
2. Services
3. How to commission me
4. Commission forms
5. Commission process
6. Shipping
7. Images
8. Prices​

Or have a look at my website over here:
www.angeltoastdolls.com

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You can PM me here any time, or email me at [email protected]
I do my best to reply to correspondence within 48 hours, but sometimes it can take longer.
Please always check your junk email folder if you're waiting on a response from me!

I work on doll-related things mainly Monday-Friday,
so if your message reaches me during the weekend it might be Monday before you hear back from me.
Thanks! ^^

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For more examples, please see my Instagram and my flickr~!

For owner photos, please check out the AngelToast faceups flickr pool~!

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CURRENT COMMISSION SLOTS​

Please see the website for up to date info!

Progress – Angel Toast Dolls

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Thanks so much for looking, and please don't hesitate to ask me any questions. ^_^

~ Andy​

 

SERVICES
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1. What I do:

My main focus are faceups, body blushing and fantasy parts - though I will do mods, and some tattoos, if I feel up to the project. See the "Prices" section for a full list. Feel free to contact me if you're wondering about something not listed.



2. What I don’t do:

• I DO NOT WORK ON RECASTS. I have a zero-tolerance policy for recasts.
• I do not paint completely black dolls (like Soom Shonki), Iplehouse ebony or darker, DollShe dark tan, Kaye Wiggs dark tan, or similar super dark skin tones, as I have always had sealant and paint issues with those colors. Sorry! >.<
• I will not copy another artist's faceup work.
• I do not currently paint vinyl fashion dolls (Barbie, Disney, Gene, Tonner etc) on a commission basis.
• Eye openings on fully closed/sleeping eyes (except Unoa).
• Facial sanding of any kind except to repair minor damage
• Seam sanding
• I will not edit (add to or alter) an existing faceup unless it was done by me

3. Materials I use

• For faceups, I use various artist-grade pastels, Liquitex and Zoukei-Mura acrylics, Zoukei-Mura thinner, various shimmer powders, Folk Art matte gloss and Tamiya gloss.
• I seal with MSC UV Cut on lighter skin tones and Zoukei-Mura powder spray on tan skin tones.
• For fantasy parts and some body blushing I use an Iwata airbrush with Createx and ComArt paints.
• For mods, I use Milliput Superfine apoxy putty. I use airbrush paint and pastels to match the skin tone as closely as possible. Please keep in mind that the resin match will not be 100% perfect, but it will be very very close.
• To remove old faceups, I use 100% pure, colorless acetone for lighter skin tones, and Winsor&Newton brush cleaner for darker skin tones.

4. My faceup style

My policy is to try to give you exactly what you want in a faceup or mod. Certain touches could be called my "style", and my faceups are not 100% symmetrical, neither are my mods, nor do I think they should be. Really, no two dolls who leave my house should be exactly the same. Eyelashes, blush, lips, it all varies depending on your wishes and your doll's character.

Knowing the doll’s personality is a priority for me! Let me know what you are envisioning, be it simple or crazy, and I will do my best to bring your ideas, and your doll, to life! ^_^

THAT SAID - if there is something you see me doing in every single faceup picture, then chances are that's what I'm comfortable with and best at. If you ask for something completely different, it might take longer, just because I'm not used to it.

THAT SAID #2 - All sculpts have limitations. If two people have the same preferences concerning colors, expressions, and styles, it is possible that two dolls might end up looking similar. I will never copy a photo of someone else's doll, but similarities could happen by accident or strictly because of the limitations of the sculpt.



5. About recasts

AGAIN: DO NOT WORK ON RECASTS. I have a zero-tolerance policy for recasts.

 

HOW TO COMMISSION ME
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1. Commission opening times

Slots open on or around the 1st of the month for the next round, which is typically about two months after the current, depending on my work load - for example, June 1st I will start filling the round that will be worked on in August, so that by the end of June I will have all the dolls and payments for July in hand.

I announce on the website, on DoA, on Instagram, and via my newsletter when commissions are open.



2. How slots are filled

Once commissions are open, do the following:

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR DOLL AND PAYMENT IN HAND.

Please PM me here or send me an email to [email protected] with the following application form:

1. Your real or preferred name and your username/nickname:
   2. What service(s) are you looking for?
   3. How many dolls?
   4. What head size (wig size in inches) are the dolls?
   5. Brand and sculpt
   6. Resin color
   7. Any special markings/tattoos? (please include description and reference images)
   8. Extensive freckles (more than a few over the nose)?
   9. Facial hair? (please include description and reference images)
   10. Will you need a previous faceup or parts blushing removed?
   11. If it’s a faceup, will you need eyelashes applied?
   12. Will you provide your own eyelashes?
   13. What is your zip code (or country if not in the USA)?
   14. How much insurance (amount in USD) would you like for the way back?
   15. Would you like an express slot? ($15 fee per head applies)
   16. Your paypal address for invoicing

I will then reply to you to confirm your slot.

There is a separate form to be filled out for fantasy parts, you can find it below.

Being the first to email me does not guarantee your doll will be the first to be worked on. Within the round, I don't work on dolls in any specific order - it's what fits into my schedule. The exception to this is if you purchased one of the limited express slots for the ound - those always get worked on first.

You can send me up to 4 heads (or equivalent work load, I will let you know) per slot.



3. What I need from you

a) The application form
b) Any special notes or questions (damage, mods, special projects, tattoos etc….)
c) Your payment
d) Your doll.
e) Your commission details form

Please disclose any damage your doll might have - If your doll is damaged, please let me know about it when you contact me for a commission, preferably with a picture of the damage. I don't mind fixing the doll before I paint it, but I need to know what the damage is so I can organize my time and possibly charge you for it if it'll be a difficult repair. More importantly, I need to know that you are aware of the damage so I don't panic and think it happened in transit!



4. What happens next

Once your commission slot is confirmed, we will send you an invoice within a few days. The invoice email will also include my shipping address, paypal address, a link to the commission details form, and some important reminders.

The invoice looks as follows:

1. Cost of services
2. Cost of shipping from me back to you

Then you send your package to me, and we will let you know when it arrives. ^_^



5. When payment is due:

Payment will usually be due within 3 days after I send you an invoice. In other words, if you contact me on November 15th, payment is due by November 18th. This is my job, so this is how I pay my bills and keep things running smoothly! ^_^



6. What you should send to me:

a) The doll’s head (headback is not required)
b) A face shield or equivalent protection (you can also purchase these from me if needed)
c) A printed version of your commission details form (see below)
d) Eyelashes, if you are providing your own
e) The doll’s eyes if you would like me to use them for the final photos
f) The doll’s wig if you would like me to match a specific eyebrow color
g) Please make sure the doll/head is packaged in a big enough box. I might repackage dolls that arrive in tiny or damaged boxes.

 

COMMISSION FORMS
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1. The difference between the application form and Commission Details form

The application form is what you first send to me to apply for a commission slot (see above under “how slots are filled”).

The Commission Details form is found below. This is what you fill out to let me know how you want your doll painted.

I request that you EMAIL this form to me, and also include a PRINTED COPY in your package. This makes my workflow infinitely faster. ^_^

Please always make sure to include your shipping address on the commission form!



2. Reference images

I won’t copy another doll’s faceup (unless you have permission from the owner), but it is totally fine to send me pictures of other dolls for reference. Things like, “I like this one’s eyebrow thickness” or “I like how the lips fade towards the edges on this doll” or “This one’s cheek color is lovely” are perfectly acceptable. ^_^

You can also include photos of real people, color swatches, drawings of your characters or anything else you feel will help me bring out your doll’s character.



3. Fantasy parts

There is a separate form to be filled out for fantasy parts, see below.



AngelToast FACEUPS AND MODS Commission Form

Contact Info:

DoA username (or nickname if not on DoA):
Real name:
Email address:
Shipping address:

Commission Details: Doll #1 Details

Size:
Company:
Sculpt name:
Character name:
Gender:
Resin color:

Work #1 (e.g. Faceup):
Work #2 (e.g. mods, body blushing, etc.):

Eyelashes Y/N:
Eyelashes provided by customer? Y/N:
Removal of current faceup required? Y/N:

Eyebrows color:
Eyelashes color:
Special markings/tattoos (Y/N):
Freckles (Y/N):
Extensive freckles (Y/N):
Skin texturing (Y/N):
Facial hair (Y/N):

Personality (for faceups only):
Specifications (feel free to attach, or include links to pictures):

Please repeat the "doll details" for each doll you would like me to work on.



AngelToast Commission Form for FANTASY PARTS
Contact Info:

DoA username:
Real name:
Email address:
Shipping address:
Commission Details: Doll #1 Details

Size:
Company:
Sculpt:
Resin color:
Removal of current paint/blushing required? Y/N:
How many parts?
Which parts?
What color scheme/how many colors?
Any painting required (i.e. tattoos, lines, etc.)?

Please repeat the "doll details" for each doll you would like me to work on.

 

COMMISSION PROCESS
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1. Turnaround time

Please be aware that "Rounds" do not necessarily correspond with months. My turnaround time is 5-12 weeks from when I start the round you signed up for. If you signed up for an Express slot, turnaround time will be 2-5 weeks.

Please understand that once your doll is finished, it might be another several days before you receive pictures. Taking/editing/uploading photos is a separate work flow from painting, and Will and I do this for several dolls at a time so I can have some days just for painting and some for taking photos and computer work.



2. Progress information

• I will update the "current slots" page on my website as well as the second post of this thread as dolls arrive and get worked on. I will also sometimes update the Twitter feed as I go along. If you need specific info, you can always contact me. We will also email you when your doll has arrived.
• I do not typically do progress pictures of faceups, since I feel that it is hard to judge the overall feeling and impression of a faceup until it's complete. For example, at least three layers of pastels go into it, and a certain level of depth and variation of color isn't achieved until the last one. But if there's a part that's really important to you, like for example the shape of the eyebrows, you can request that I send you a progress picture. Please note that on your commission form.
• If you are getting a mod done, I will always send you progress pictures to make sure it's good to go before I start the faceup.

3. Photo approval

Once your doll is done, you will receive a collage that shows your doll from several angles so you can get a good impression of the work. If you are happy with the final result, please confirm your shipping address and we will send your package back to you asap! ^_^




4. Changes:

Once a doll's faceup is done, the only thing I can still do to change it is to darken colors, add freckles, stuff like that. But I cannot take anything away or make major changes.

Please know exactly what you want and don't want. If I do a faceup to your specifications, and you change your mind later on (about color schemes, eyebrow shape, or other details), or you forgot to tell me that you did not want a certain element in your doll's faceup etc., I will have to charge you again to redo it. I try really hard to do exactly what you want - and if you change your mind, I need to cover the extra time and materials. I will redo it once, otherwise I'll get hopelessly backed up. Some things it is possible to change after the faceup is done, but those are few, so please be careful and know what you want beforehand. If the mishap is my fault (like I didn't read your instructions correctly), I won't charge you to redo it of course.

 

SHIPPING
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You are responsible for the cost of shipping from you to me, and from me back to you.

Shipping cost depends on the weight of your package, and the amount of insurance.
Important points:

1. I WILL NOT SHIP ANYTHING WITHOUT INSURANCE.
My default recommended insurance amount is replacement value for the head + faceup. Please let me know how much insurance you would like.

2. PLEASE USE TRACKING ON YOUR PACKAGES ON THE WAY TO ME.
It is extremely rare that packages go missing, but 1% of the time, it's possible. Without a tracking number, the package might be lost forever.

3. Shipping times
We typically have one post office day every week. That's when I drop off a bunch of packages, and pick up a bunch more.

4. Shipping address
All my commission mail goes to a PO Box. If you are using FedEx, UPS, or another service that won't ship to a PO Box, I have an alternate address. Both addresses will be included in your invoice email.

5. International
International customers have the choice between EMS (basic or insured) or Priority Mail (basic or insured). Those are the only two shipping options that offer a tracking number. On average, EMS runs between $70-$90, and Priority runs about $50-70.
The cost can vary and the calculator on the USPS website is unreliable for international postage, so typically I do not charge international customers for return shipping until after we have sent back the doll and know exactly what the cost was.

6. Full Dolls
If you are sending a whole doll (domestic or international), I will also not ask for the shipping fee until after we have sent back the doll and know exactly what the cost was.

7. Your responsibilities
It is your responsibility to make sure your doll is well-packaged on its way to me. I will inspect the doll when I unpack it, and check with you if I see any damage to it to make sure it was there before.
PLEASE SEND YOUR DOLL WITH A PLASTIC FACE SHIELD. If you don't have one, you can rig one with a plastic cup or tupperware (see the "TIPS" tab above). ^_^ I highly recommend using insurance and/or tracking or signature confirmation.

8. My responsibilities
I promise that I will take utmost care of your doll while it is with me. I will pack it carefully and securely on its way back to you, and I will send you the tracking number once your package is on the way. If the box your doll came to me in is too small or damaged, I might re-box it.

9. IMPORTANT!
I can not be held responsible for any loss or damage that happens in transit, unless the doll was packed in a shoddy way (which it won't be).

 

IMAGES OF FINISHED DOLLS
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1. Where I might use the photos I take

Unless you tell me otherwise, I may post the pictures I take of your doll on Den of Angels, in my online portfolio, on the website, on my flickr account, or on my deviantArt account. I might also use them in my print portfolio. Not all dolls will be posted in all those places of course, but it's a possibility. If you don't want me to use your doll's photo, please let me know!


2. Where you can use the photos I take

Feel free to post the photos I send to you anywhere you’d like, your Instagram/flickr/DoA etc.. If you can credit me, that’s appreciated. J All my photos have my logo on them, please don’t remove it.

3. Other photos of your doll

I love seeing photos of your dolls all put together! ^_^ Feel free to send me pics anytime.

There is also a flickr group for AngelToast faceups here:
AngelToast Faceups Pool | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

I might also ask your permission to use a photo you took yourself, to include in a portfolio book. I will never do this without your permission!

 

PRICES
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1. Faceups

The sizes apply to HEAD SIZE, i.e. WIG SIZE.

• DM Lusion (head size 11″ and more): $200
• Blythe/Pullip: $140 (I will not remove previous faceups from plastic dolls, please do so yourself, thank you!)
• Dollfie Dream/vinyl: $140
• SD (head size 8-10″) (Kaye Wiggs dolls count as SD size): $140
• MSD (MSD, MNF, LittleGem, DOC etc.) (head size 7-8″): $140
• Tinies (YoSD, LTF, TeenieGem, Youpla etc.) (head size 6-7″): $140
• 5-6″ and smaller (PukiFee, LatiYellow, Iplehouse FID etc.): $100
• 4-5″ (MiniGem, Momonita, Popovy etc.): $85

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Extra services for faceups:

• Removal of eyes glued-in by Volks: $20
• Facial hair (goatee): $35
• Facial hair (full beard): $45
• Skin texturing: free (>> What is skin texturing? <<)
• Extensive freckles: $10 (>> Like this or darker <<)(includes skin texturing)
• Removal of previous faceups: $20
• Eyelashes: $6 (if you send your own I will apply them for free).
• Express slot: additional $15 per head (These will be available for 6 heads per month)
  
  What I do NOT do:
  • Copy an existing faceup, unless the doll to be copied belongs to you, you are hoping to recreate a worn-off default faceup, or you have written permission from the owner.
  • Resin color matching
  • Gore style faceups (minor scars or blood are fine)
  • Raised scars/burn scars
  • I do not paint completely black dolls (like Soom Shonki), Iplehouse ebony or darker, DollShe dark tan, Kaye Wiggs dark tan, Merry Doll Round Chocolate, or similar super dark skin tones (sealant issues).

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2. Tattoos

Decided on a case-by-case basis - please send me info on location, style, colors, size, etc.. Sending reference pictures right away is very helpful. ^_^



3. Body Blushing

(Includes a natural ("french") mani/pedi unless otherwise ordered)

• 60cm: $150
• 45cm: $100
• Tinies: $75
• 70+ cm: $180
• Hand or foot blushing incl. mani or pedi: $30 per pair
• Dipped-fingers look on hands or feet: $45 per pair
• Removal of previous body blushing = $50

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4. Fantasy parts

Depends on the project! Please fill out the fantasy parts commission form and I will give you a quote. As a part of the service, I will also hot-glue suede your doll's fantasy parts if they are not already.



5. Modding

Please keep in mind that commissions involving mods can take longer than the usual turnaround time.

What I do NOT do:

• Eye openings on fully closed/sleeping eyes (except Unoa).
• Sanding of any kind except to repair minor damage
• Eye mods on anything smaller than a 6-7″ head
• Major modifications like gender switches or joint alterations
• Eye closings
• Gore mods
• Raised scars

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Modding prices:

• Dreaming eye opening: All sizes $20.

• Vampire fangs (includes a little indent in the lower lip): $15
• Vampire fang removal (includes apoxie to fill in the dents): $15
• Closing lips/mouths (apoxie & airbrush): $50
• Elf ears: $150 (extended wait time)

• Ear piercing – drilling only: $5 per set of two
• Ear piercing – drilling + jewelry (ring or stud – gold or silver, various sizes): $8 per set of two
• Glued-on piercings: $5 per set of two
  (includes ring or stud. Gold or silver, and I also have a lot of different colors of tiny rhinestones)
• Hot-glue sueding (all sizes): $30
• Restringing: $30 (you provide string)
• Restringing including fresh string, but customer provides hardware (s-hooks): $40

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